what is the difference between 10/12 and 12/12 on a 12 marker in AQA GCSE RE?

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1) When you use a QUOTE, ALWAYS explain what it means then APPLY it back to the question and how this would convince believers to agree/disagree with the statement. To help in doing this, after you have explained the quote use words like: This stresses/teaches/highlights/points to the fact that......

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2) At the END of each paragraph comment on the STRENGTH of the argument to show you are critically thinking about it. To help in doing this: This argument is robust because... / This would make a believer strongly agree/disagree because... / This argument would be convincing to a believer because... . Try and use this on atleast 1 or 2 of your arguments, you don't have to do for each one

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3) Always have a BALANCED CONCLUSION (essential for top marks). This means in your conclusion to give your opinion and why it is more stronger than the opposing opinion.

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4) USE DISCOURSE MARKERS at the start of each paragraph (except the first one). These are words like, In contrast, however, Conversely etc.

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5) In every 12 maker I did I only ever wrote 3 chunky paragraphs and a conclusion. One paragraph for agree, one with a disagree then the third I would decide based on what is easier to do.

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6) ALWAYS PLAN you answer. As soon as you see the 12 maker draw a T-table and jot down a few words that link to an argument.

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7) To make my paragraphs chunky I always first gave the view, then described what it is and how it is significant. THEN I would use a quote linking to the argument and explain it and apply it to the question